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Job description
Who We Are
UCI Healthis one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includesUCI Health - Orange,UCI Health - Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties.
As Orange County's only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the onlyNational Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centerbased in the county, the region's only American College of Surgeons-verifiedLevel I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 GeriatricEmergency Departmentand a nationally recognizedregional burn centerverified by the American Burn Association. Powered byUC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.
Your Role on the Team
Position Summary: Reporting to the Clinical Nutrition Manager, and under general direction, the Dietitian II provides nutrition assessments, diagnosis, intervention, and education to inpatients and outpatients; assists in the development, evaluation, and revision of hospital nutrition policies and procedures; monitors for potential drug nutrient interactions; participates in patient conferences and unit rounds; plans and coordinates the preparation, distribution, and evaluation of staff meals; and plans, organizes, and evaluates the patient, staff, and public food service operations. The Dietitian II performs a full range of Dietitian duties in more specialized areas and prepares and conducts grant research or formal teaching of physicians, students, and other health professionals and the community. Responsibilities may also include participating in significant administrative, research, or resource responsibilities, as well be involved in process improvement and special projects, such as complex nutrition-related projects. If assigned to work with infants and children aged 0-21, CCS paneling / approval will be required within 1 year of hire qualified for CCS paneling. Attends discharge planning meetings for children with discharge needs applicable to the discipline. Non CCS paneled dietitians will be supervised by the CCS paneled dietitian for the care provided to children aged 0-21.
What It Takes to be Successful
Required Qualifications:
Willingness and availability to work overtime, holidays and weekends as needed or requested
Understanding of medical terminology
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Must possess the skill, knowledge, and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
Minimum two (2) years' experience as a Registered Dietitian in a healthcare/clinical environment beyond the completion of the American Dietetic Association internship
Masters degree in foods and nutrition/dietetics with registered dietitian eligibility established on or after January 1, 2024, or Bachelors degree in foods and nutrition/dietetics with registered dietitian eligibility established prior to January 1, 2024
Licensed Registered Dietitian in the state of California
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
Demonstrated understanding of therapeutic and normal nutrition, with the ability to develop care plans for patients
Demonstrated knowledge of MS Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Demonstrated ability to manage challenges while remaining composed and professional
Completed American Dietetic Association Internship
Ability to work collaboratively with a wide array of individuals and stakeholders
Ability to think critically, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage multiple priorities, and timely completion of tasks
Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
Ability to engage in research, analysis, synthesizing information, and communicating outcomes
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree in Foods and Nutrition/Dietetics for registered dietitian eligibility established prior to January 1, 2024
Demonstrated prior experience teaching and overseeing dietetic interns or other students
Total Rewards We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
Conditions of Employment:
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:
Background Check and Live Scan
Employment Misconduct*
Legal Right to Work in the United States
Vaccination Policies
Smoking and Tobacco Policy
Drug Free Environment
*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.
California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
E-Verify
Pre-Placement Health Evaluation
Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page:
Closing Statement:
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at or at , Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship
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